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District of Columbia voter registration

In Person: Election Day, with proof of residency.

By Mail: 30 daysbefore Election Day.

Online: 30 days before Election Day.

If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time during early voting or on Election Day. Simply go to your regular polling place or early voting site to register and vote. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.

To register in the District of Columbia you must:

be a citizen of the United States

be a District of Columbia resident at least 30 days preceding the next election

be at least 18 years old on or preceding the next election not be in jail for a felony conviction

Offsite links

Local Election Office: This is the government office responsible for running elections in your region. Theses are the best people to contact if you have any questions at all about voting in your state.